Job summary
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
Whilst
the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in
Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and
District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides Secretarial support and
office accommodation in the Eye Centre.
The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist
Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
Main duties of the job
The main
duties of the post will include
Supporting
the provision of Ophthalmology Glaucoma and General services
Urgent
and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take
due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
Delivery
of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.
On-call
duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:7.5 rota, currently assessed as 1PA
Supporting
Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1 SPA included in
the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line
with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the
service.
Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or
departmental leadership roles
About us
We provide care and support to over a million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our
three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from
members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all
applicants are treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If
you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our
patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
Whilst
the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in
Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and
District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides Secretarial support and
office accommodation in the Eye Centre.
The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist
Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
The main
duties of the post will include
Supporting
the provision of Ophthalmology Glaucoma and General services
Urgent
and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take
due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
Delivery
of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.
On-call
duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:7.5 rota, currently assessed as 1PA
Supporting
Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1 SPA included in
the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line
with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the
service.
Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or
departmental leadership roles
Job description
Job responsibilities
This post is
offered on a full time (10 PA) basis although less than full time applications
will be considered.
Whilst
the role will be based primarily at our Eye Centre at Pinderfields Hospital in
Wakefield, we provide services at our other hospital sites; Dewsbury and
District Hospital and Pontefract General Infirmary. The department provides Secretarial support and
office accommodation in the Eye Centre.
The department has the support of Optometrists, Orthoptists, Specialist
Nurses and Eye Clinic Liaison Officers.
The main
duties of the post will include
Supporting
the provision of Ophthalmology Glaucoma and General services
Urgent
and Emergency Care duties including out-of-hours on-call; schedules will take
due account of the provisions of working time regulations and safe working
Delivery
of outpatient clinics and day case surgery.
On-call
duties are currently shared with 8 other colleagues on a 1:7.5 rota, currently assessed as 1PA
Supporting
Professional Activities in accordance with the Trust Framework, with at least a minimum of 1 SPA included in
the core 10PA timetable. Additional SPA or DCC time may be commissioned in line
with the skills of the successful candidate and changing requirements of the
service.
Examples may include formal teaching responsibilities or
departmental leadership roles
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of Cornea and other ophthalmic conditions
Desirable
- Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience.
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
Person Specification
GMC Registration
Essential
- Please state GMC number
- Full GMC Registration with licence to practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist register
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical Degree from recognised medical school
- FRCOphth / FRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- Academic Prizes
- Audit or Case Presentations
- Teaching qualification / awards
Experience
Essential
- Wide experience in management of Cornea and other ophthalmic conditions
Desirable
- Ophthalmology fellowship or equivalent experience.
- Specific educational interests and evidence of educational ideas or project work
Management Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates intelligent and analytical approach to problem solving.
- Good time management.
- Computer literate
- Ability to contribute to the development of the Trust and its services.
Desirable
- Possess good organisational and personal management skills
- Evidence of personal contributions to service development
- Awareness of the current UK Healthcare system and the need to develop services in line with current policy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
